PT House Counsel/Legal Intern

Maryland Auto Insurance seeks candidates to fill part time, contractual role in our House Counsel/Legal Internship Program. This is a part time position with a maximum of 30 hours per week for 8 weeks this summer starting June 12, 2023. This position is blended in office and virtual.  The candidate will be required to come into the office a minimum of once per week for educational lunch and learn sessions.

The firm is the House Counsel Unit of Maryland Auto. We provide legal defense of civil lawsuits arising out of car accidents; insurance defense litigation.

The Intern provides support to the attorneys handling litigation.  

Major Responsibilities:

Conduct client interviews and maintain contact with the client

Investigate facts of case

Interact with insurance adjusters, court personnel, adverse attorney's offices

Interact with legal secretarial staff

Conduct legal research

Draft legal pleadings and correspondence

Attend and summarize depositions

Assist in preparations and attendance at court proceedings

Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

Two years of college or a paralegal certificate

This position does not supervise other employees. This is a part-time, non-benefited position with the core work hours being 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Flextime may be available with prior supervisory approval. 

Maryland Auto Insurance is a Property & Casualty Insurance carrier and independent agency of the State of Maryland. We’re located in the Locust Point neighborhood of Baltimore, featuring a variety of restaurant and shopping options in walking distance from the office.

Maryland Auto Insurance is a drug-free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, familial status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. Applicants who need an ADA Accommodation for an interview should request the accommodation when notified of a request to be interviewed. Applicants must be United States citizens or eligible to work in the United States.